Electrical Safety

Summary

This guideline provides direction and information to establish an electrical safety program, including how to identify and assess electrical hazards and associated risks related to a work task. Companies may use the guideline to develop an electrical safety program, perform an audit or gap analysis of existing systems, or apply the guideline’s templates, processes, tools and additional resources to improve their existing program.

What you can do with these resources

Develop an electrical safety program
Perform an audit or gap analysis of an existing program
Identify and assess electrical hazards and associated risks
Apply templates, tools and processes to strengthen your program
Improve existing electrical safety practices

What the guideline covers

Identify and assess electrical hazards and task-related risks
Document policies and practices to eliminate or reduce risk
Apply preventive and protective control measures to reduce risk to as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP)
Train workers to recognize electrical hazards and apply controls
Monitor the effectiveness of control measures

Who these resources are for

Employers and company leaders
Health and safety professionals
Supervisors and managers
Anyone responsible for developing, implementing or reviewing an electrical safety program

How to use these resources

Download the resources

Download program materials.

Tailor your program

Tailor the templates and tools to reflect your company’s work and culture.

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